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Culture & Technology

FILM 335/3.0

Research and studies in relations of media, technology, and culture. Critical examination of cultural and communication technologies and the employment of technology within selected examples from film, television, and digital media.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of technology as expansive and how it shapes personal, societal, national, and global spheres

Identify and engage in a variety of cultural media/texts--theoretical, artistic, and others

Justify their roles as viewers/consumers/producers of cultural texts, including the ways in which they might be seduced into replicating--or potentially subvert--certain ideologies and power structures

Summarize their strengths and weaknesses in verbal and written communication skills and analyze how they have improved over the course of the term

Description

This course will explore research and studies in relations of media, technology, and culture. Critical examination of cultural and communication technologies and the employment of technology within selected examples from film, television, and digital media.

This course has required live sessions (e.g. webinars, synchronous activities). Please consult the Timeline in the first week of class.

Instructor

Professor Philippe Gauthier (philippe.gauthier@queensu.ca)

Textbooks and Materials

CDS reserves the right to make changes to the required material list as received by the instructor before the course starts. Please refer to the Campus Bookstore website at http://www.campusbookstore.com/Textbooks/Search-Engine to obtain the most up-to-date list of required materials for this course before purchasing them.

Required Textbook

Other listed readings will be made available through the onQ course site.

Time Commitment

Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours a week (108-120 hours per term) in study/practice and online activity for FILM 335

Course Resources

About SOLUS

SOLUS is Queen’s Student On-Line University System. You’ll have access to a SOLUS account once you become a Queen’s student. You’ll use SOLUS to register for courses, add and drop courses, update your contact information, view financial and academic information, and pay your tuition.

About Credit Units

Queen’s courses are weighted in credit units. A typical one-term course is worth 3.0 units, and a typical two-term course is worth 6.0 units. You combine these units to create your degree. A general (three-year) BA or BSc requires a total of 90 credit units.

Computer Requirements

To take an online course, you’ll need a high speed internet connection as well as a microphone and speakers to be able to watch videos, hear sounds, and participate in interactive online activities. A webcam is recommended but not necessary.

System Requirements:

Laptop or Desktop computer purchased within the last 5 years. (mobile devices are not supported)

Windows Vista SP2/Mac OSX 10.9 or higher

Up to date versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. Please note that Google Chrome is not recommended for use in our courses.

Dates/Deadlines

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.

Grading Scheme

The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.

Letter Grade

Grade Point

A+

4.30

A

4.00

A-

3.70

B+

3.30

B

3.00

B-

2.70

C+

2.30

C

2.00

C-

1.70

D+

1.30

D

1.00

D-

0.70

F

0.00

GPA CalculatorsHave your SOLUS grade report handy and then follow the link to the Arts and Science GPA calculators.

Campus Bookstore

Non-Queen’s Students

All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.

Academic Integrity

Please see Queen’s policy statement on academic integrity for information on how to complete an online course honestly.